geomorphology
pronunciation
How to pronounce geomorphology in British English:
UK ['dʒɪəmɔ:'fɒlədʒɪ]
How to pronounce geomorphology in American English:
US [ˌdʒiəmɔ'fɒlədʒɪ]
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- Noun:
- the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
Word Origin
- geomorphology (n.)
- 1888, from geo- + morphology. Form geomorphy is from 1889. Related: Geomorphological; geomorphologically; geomorphologist.
Example
- 1. To briefly describe the site 's landform and geomorphology .
- 2. To realize the tendency and new concepts in modern geomorphology .
- 3. Tectonic geomorphology has been rapidly developed from experiential science to modern science with high techniqnes .
- 4. Study on the natural protection zone selection of marine eroding geomorphology in tuanshan of liaoning .
- 5. The forming environment of the nodules is discussed on the basis of the geological background , topography and geomorphology in the cc area .